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nmysiismyn
03-05-2011, 06:03 PM
Both of my Skunk2 Sportshocks (still one-off/pre-production/prototype) lower rear bushings are hella crushed!

I know that the lower bushings can be replaced on the OEM struts, but I don't know if I can do the same on my one-of-a-kind shocks. I don't have a micrometer to check the sizing and I think they might be in-cased, so they may not be able to be hammered out. :mrolleyes:

Before I go asking my ol' co-workers there if it's possible to replace the bushings with some from another model's Sportshocks (if there are any similar)... or even OEM ones, I thought I'd give you guys (the best forum in the world) a shot... It might be hard to tell from just pictures, but, Anyway...

Here's my crushed bushing:
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/Tommy_Castroreale/EPHatch/th_IMAG0657.jpg (http://s830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/Tommy_Castroreale/EPHatch/?action=view&current=IMAG0657.jpg) (click thumbnail and click to zoom for huge pic)

Here's the bushings from one of my OEM struts:
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/Tommy_Castroreale/EPHatch/th_IMAG0692.jpg (http://s830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/Tommy_Castroreale/EPHatch/?action=view&current=IMAG0692.jpg) (click thumbnail and click to zoom for huge pic)

The replacement bushing: (#7 in the pic)
Click here to see Majestic Honda's illustrated parts list (http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&catcgry1=CIVIC&catcgry2=2003&catcgry3=3DR+SI&catcgry4=KA5MT&catcgry5=REAR+SHOCK+ABSORBER)

-What do you guys think???
-Is it worth taking it all apart to find out???
-Replace the struts completely- with my OEM ones???
-How much more damage can riding like this really cause???

I'd rather not if I don't really have to. It's pretty clunky, but they aren't blown... and with all the squeaks and creaks I already deal with, I really don't mind it that much. :tehe: Just wondering...

HUGE THANKS in advance!!!

nmysiismyn
03-12-2011, 12:45 PM
BUMP BUMP! http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/Tommy_Castroreale/Emotes/Small%20Emotes/2520cfce.gif
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